Delta 3 Hp Cabinet Saw $685 + $149 Ship

[Chris Smith]

Deal on Delta 36-731 3 Hp right tilt cabinet saw with 50" fence for $685 + $149 Ship. Not a Unisaw but a decent deal on a Delta 3hp cabinet saw.

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[Bill Wyko]

HOLY SMOKES I just paid that for a contractor saw.

[Gary Herrmann]

Geez, that would almost be worthy buying to resell.

[Gary Muto]

As I mentioned in another thread, I bought this saw last year fro about $900 from Rockler. It's an industrial saw produced byu Delta in Brazil. It has a different throat plate and arbor. I just ordered a spindle that I can use to extend the end of my arbor for dado operations. So now I'm in for about $950. I understand that the mobile base offered by the jungle isn't compatible. I know this saw's base is bigger than the Hybrid saws, not sure how it compares to a unisaw base.

[Noah Vig]

FYI, saw was approx $622 + ship. for a brief period recently.

[Lance Norris]

It's an industrial saw produced byu Delta in Brazil.
I have this exact saw and I dont see anything that says Brazil. Mine says made in Taiwan. Doesnt really matter where its made, Its a great deal for $600. I paid $1k through Amazon and am very happy with my saw. I wont argue thats it is or isnt a Unisaw, but the owners manual refers to it as a Unisaw. If you are looking for a cabinet saw, you better snap one of these up quick. You wont be sorry.

[Gary Muto]

I didn't see anything on mine about origin, bu tI talked to two different Delta reps who told me that it was made in Brazil. Anyway, I tried to contain my enthusiasm, but I too am very happy with it. I took the table off to get it down stairs more easily and I was impressed with the construction.
I was told also that the parts are not interchangable with a unisaw. Don't know for sure, but the arbor and throat plate are different.

[Greg Peterson]

No riving knife, no sale. Regardless how low the price.

[Larry Anderson]

So what's the problem with the arbor length? Arbor on my Delta contractors looks to be ~1.25", is it considerably shorter on the saw in question?
Shoot, I paid $950 for my saw with table extension a quite a few years ago. May have to get this one whether I need it or not and build a table.

[Lance Norris]

So what's the problem with the arbor length?
Delta sells a longer arbor and dado table insert. The problem is people comment on something they dont know anything about. The stock arbor is long enough to install up to 13/16 of an inch of a dado set. If you need more dado width, you need to change the arbor.

[Lance Norris]

The model numbers are 36-729 without a fence, 36-730 with the Delta T2, 36-731 with the Unifence, and 36-732 with the Beismeyer. The data tag is on the backside next to the dust port.

[Josiah Bartlett]

Dang, thats a good deal. I paid $650 for my used Rockwell unisaw and had to move it myself.

[Steve Rybicki]

At that price, it almost gives me buyer's remorse. Just last week I paid almost the same for the Grizzly hybrid. Although I must say, there is absolutely nothing about the Grizzly I don't like. It sure would have been tempting to get an extra horse for no more money.

[Larry Anderson]

The only problem I see then are the complaints about the throat plate. Good or bad, they seem to be selling. Amazon says only 5 left.

[Chuck Lenz]

Dang, thats a good deal. I paid $650 for my used Rockwell unisaw and had to move it myself.
Josiah theres nothing wrong with old American iron, if it was in good shape you still got a deal.

[Gary Muto]

I may not be an expert on the saw, but I talked to two Delta reps that told me that the longer arbor (they call it a spindle) is required for a full 13/16" dado or moldinghead cutter.
I checked my saw myself and could not get exposed threads past the nut with a 13/16" dado. The dado also rode on the threaded portion of the arbor, so I called Delta. When I didn't lile the answer, which appeared to be in conflict with the owners manual, I called the local Delta rep through Rockler. I was told by both reps that the saw is capable of 13/16" dado cuts with an available accessory kit and that Delta routinely includes information in the manual that may require additional accessories without stating as such.

Lance,
I suggest that you check with a professional. I'd hate to see you or anyone else get hurt from a dado or molding head that is improperly secured.

[Josiah Bartlett]

Yeah, I'm still happy with it.

[rocky brown]

if i were to order this saw i would have to run about 60' of wire to my garage for the hook up- any idea if i need 12/2 or 12/3? or do i need to go heavier gauge?

thanks,
rb

[Josiah Bartlett]

I would run a 30 amp circuit, which needs 10/2 with ground. If you want futureproofing you can run 10/3 with ground for a neutral, but I've never seen a 240v table saw with a neutral.

[Jeff Sudmeier]

I just bought this saw and I am planning on running a 30 am circuit for it and an additional 20 am circuit for the dj20.

I will post pics when it arrives... It may be a bit before I get it all hooked up and working though. I have another gloat that only John M knows about that I will have to post soon too :)